What Is

The 'Just Say Moe' youth smoking prevention program - is an educational, curriculum based presentation which entertains the students while they learn the importance of saying 'no' to tobacco products.Specifically designed for grade 4 , this highly effective, curriculum based program uses an interactive approach to engage the students, while being educated. A very powerful segment of the presentation is when, (Maxwell) a lung disease survivor describes his experience and his own account of what years of smoking have done to his lungs. Even though this presentation is powerful and deals with a very serious subject, the presenters have developed a unique, extraordinary way of relaying the message so that the students find the presentation exciting and extremely fun to watch. Due to the fast-pace, the music and the excitement, the students are fully engaged and have a complete 'buy in' to hearing and retaining this very important health message. It is a 'win-win' situation, the students learn a valuable message will having the time of their lives.To date: across Canada over 387,000 students have benefited from this presentation.

This award winning, educational-entertainment based approach to teaching has won acclaim from educators, parents and health organizations across Canada; students from Eastern Ontario to Vancouver B.C. have integrated the smoking prevention message into their lives. The message is often carried home to parents—the effect of this program reaches beyond the students.

“This is by far the best program of its kind that I have seen in my career and I recommend it for every youth”…. Leonard Foucault- Teacher, St. Raphael School, Sudbury, Ontario

“I would have no reservations in recommending them to any school. Their message was powerful and effective “.... R.G. Kayes- Principal, New Liskeard Public School

“This is easily a “Level 4' performance on the Ministry of Education assessment rubic”.... S.L. Wiltsie- Principal, Davenport Public School

“The students listened to every word spoken and watched every move made. They could recite almost the entire show months later, very impressive”.... Gerry Ouellette- Windsor Police Service, - Substance Abuse Education

“I was a smoker. My child saw the “Just Say Moe” program at her school. When she got home, she convinced me I should quit. I have not smoked for 3 months now, thank you.”…. Sue Coulson- Parent, Peterborough, Ontario

Just Say "MOE"

M - Making the right choice0 - Opportunity of a lifetimeE - Everyday is a smoke free day